Philips GC7808/40 User manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that

Philips oers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Read this user manual, the important information leaet, and the quick start guide carefully before

you use the appliance. Save them for future reference.

Product overview (Fig. 1)

1 Water supply hose

2 Steam trigger/Steam boost

3 'Iron ready' light

4 Soleplate

5 Iron platform

6 Carry lock release button

7 Water tank lling door

8 Water supply hose storage compartment

9 Mains cord with plug

10 CALC-CLEAN button with light

11 On/o button with power-on light and auto-o light

12 ECO button with light

13 Smart Calc-Clean container

Exclusive technology from Philips

OptimalTEMP technology

The OptimalTEMP technology enables you to iron all types of ironable fabrics, in any order, without

adjusting the iron temperature and without sorting your garments.

It is safe to just rest the hot soleplate directly on the ironing board (Fig. 2) without putting back to the

iron platform. This will help reduce the stress on your wrist.

This iron has been approved by The Woolmark Company

Pty Ltd for the ironing of wool-only products, provided that

the garments are ironed according to the instructions on the

garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this

iron. R1603. The Woolmark symbol is a certication mark in

many countries.

Compact ProVelocity Technology

This technology delivers continuous steam that penetrates deeply to remove creases easily. At the

same time, it keeps the appliance more compact and lighter than traditional steam generators, for

easier storage (Fig. 3).

Preparing for use

Type of water to use

This appliance has been designed to be used with tap water. However, if you live in an area with hard

water, fast scale build-up may occur. Therefore, it is recommended to use distilled or demineralized

water to prolong the lifetime of the appliance.

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Warning: Do not use perfumed water, water from the tumble dryer, vinegar, starch,

descaling agents, ironing aids, chemically descaled water or other chemicals, as they

may cause water spitting, brown staining or damage to your appliance.

Filling the water tank

Fill the water tank before every use or when the water level in the water tank drops below the

minimum level. You can rell the water tank at any time during use.

1 Open the water tank lling door (Fig. 4).

2 Fill the water tank up to the MAX indication (Fig. 5).

3 Close the water tank lling door ('click').

Using the appliance

Ironable fabrics

Do not iron non-ironable fabrics.

- Fabrics with these symbols (Fig. 6) are ironable, for example linen, cotton, polyester, silk, wool,

viscose and rayon.

- Fabrics with this symbol (Fig. 7) are not ironable. These fabrics include synthetic fabrics such

as Spandex or elastane, Spandex-mixed fabrics and polyolens (e.g. polypropylene). Prints on

garments are not ironable either.

Ironing

1 Place the steam generator on a stable and even surface.

Note: In order to ensure safe ironing we recommend to always place the base on a stable ironing

board.

2 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.

3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and press the on/o button to switch on the steam

generator.Wait until the 'iron ready' light lights up continuously (Fig. 8). This takes approx. 2

minutes.

4 Remove the water supply hose from the water supply hose storage compartment.

5 Press the carry lock release button to unlock the iron from the iron platform (Fig. 9).

6 Press and hold the steam trigger to start ironing (Fig. 10).

7 For best ironing results, after ironing with steam, perform the last strokes without steam.

Warning: Never direct steam at people.

Note: When you use the appliance for the rst time, it may take 30 seconds for steam to come out

of the appliance.

Note: The pump is activated each time you press the steam trigger. It produces subtle rattling

sound, which is normal. When there is no water in the water tank, the pump sound is louder. Fill up

the water tank with water when the water level drops below the minimum level.

For more powerful steam, you can use the TURBO steam mode, which is safe on all ironable fabrics.

For fabrics such as cotton, jeans and linen, you are recommended to use the TURBO steam mode.

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1 Press and hold the on/o button for 2 seconds until the light turns white.

2 To deactivate the TURBO mode, press and hold the on/o button for 2 seconds again until the light

turns blue.

Steam boost function

Use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases.

1 Press the steam trigger twice quickly (Fig. 11).

Vertical ironing

Warning: Hot steam is emitted from the iron. Never attempt to remove wrinkles from

a garment while someone is wearing it (Fig. 12). Do not apply steam near your or

someone else's hand.

You can use the steam iron in vertical position to remove wrinkles from hanging fabrics.

1 Hold the iron in vertical position, press the steam trigger and touch the garment lightly with the

soleplate and move the iron up and down (Fig. 13).

Safe rest

Resting the iron while rearranging your garment

While rearranging your garment, you can rest the iron either on the iron platform or horizontally on the

ironing board (Fig. 2). The OptimalTEMP technology ensures the soleplate will not damage the ironing

board cover.

Energy saving

Eco mode

By using the ECO mode (reduced amount of steam), you can save energy without compromising on

the ironing result.

1 To activate the ECO mode, press the ECO button (Fig. 14). The green ECO light goes on.

2 To deactivate the ECO mode, press the ECO button again. The green ECO light goes out.

Safety auto-o mode (specic types only)

- To save energy, the appliance switches o automatically when it has not been used for 5 minutes.

The auto-o light in the on/o button starts to ash.

- To activate the appliance again, press the on/o button. The appliance then starts to heat up again.

Warning: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.

Always unplug the appliance after use.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Smart Calc-Clean System

Your appliance has been designed with a Smart Calc-Clean system to ensure that descaling and

cleaning is done regularly. This helps to maintain a strong steam performance and prevents dirt and

stains coming out of the soleplate over time. To ensure that the cleaning process is performed, the

steam generator gives regular reminders.

Sound and light Calc-Clean reminder

After 1 to 3 months of use, the Calc-Clean light starts ashing and the appliance starts beeping to

indicate that you have to perform the Calc-Clean process (Fig. 15).

Besides that, a second defense step to protect the steam generator from scale is integrated: the steam

function gets disabled if descaling is not done (Fig. 16). After descaling is done, the steam function will

be restored. This takes place regardless of the type of water used.

Note: The Calc-Clean process can be performed at any time, even when the sound and light reminder

is not activated yet.

Performing the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean

container

Warning: Do not leave the appliance unattended during the Calc-Clean process.

Caution: Always perform the Calc-Clean process with the Calc-Clean container. Do not interrupt

the process by lifting the iron up from the Calc-Clean container, as hot water and steam will come

out of the soleplate.

1 Fill up the water tank halfway (Fig. 17).

Note: Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and switched ON during the Calc-Clean process.

2 Place the Calc-Clean container on the ironing board or any other even, stable surface (Fig. 18).

3 Place the iron stably on the Calc-Clean container (Fig. 19).

4 Press and hold the CALC-CLEAN button for 2 seconds until you hear short beeps (Fig. 20).

Note: The Calc-Clean container has been designed to collect scale particles and hot water during

the Calc-Clean process. It is perfectly safe to rest the iron on this container during the entire

process.

5 During the Calc-Clean process, you hear short beeps and a pumping sound (Fig. 21).

6 Wait approximately 2 minutes for the appliance to complete the process (Fig. 22). When the Calc-

Clean process is completed, the iron stops beeping and the CALC-CLEAN light stops ashing.

7 Wipe the iron with a piece of cloth and put it back on the base station (Fig. 23).

Caution: The iron is hot.

8 As the Calc-Clean container becomes hot during the Calc-Clean process, wait approx. 5 minutes

before you touch it. Then carry the Calc-Clean container to the sink, empty it and store it for future

use (Fig. 24).

9 If necessary, you can repeat steps 1 to 8. Make sure that you empty the Calc-Clean container

before you start the Calc-Clean process.

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Note: During the Calc-Clean process, clean water may come out of the soleplate if no scale has

accumulated inside the iron. This is normal.

For more information on how to carry out the Calc-Clean process, refer to the videos in this link:

http://www.philips.com/descaling-iron.

Cleaning the soleplate

To properly maintain your appliance, clean it regularly.

1 Clean the appliance with a moist cloth.

2 To easily and eectively remove stains, let the soleplate heat up and move the iron over a moist

cloth (Fig. 25).

Tip: Clean the soleplate regularly to ensure smooth gliding.

Storage

1 Switch o the steam generator and unplug it.

2 Pour the water out of the water tank into the sink (Fig. 26).

3 Fold the water supply hose. Wind the water supply hose inside the water supply hose storage

compartment and secure it inside the storage hook (Fig. 27).

4 Fold the mains cord and fasten it with the Velcro strip (Fig. 28).

5 Push the carry lock release button to lock the iron onto the iron platform (Fig. 29).

6 You can carry the appliance with one hand by the handle of the iron when the iron is locked on the

iron platform (Fig. 30).

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you

are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list

of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The iron does not

produce any steam.

There is not enough water in

the water tank.

Fill the water tank beyond the MIN

indication. Press and hold the steam trigger

until steam comes out. It may take up to 30

seconds until steam comes out.

You did not press the steam

trigger.

Press and hold the steam trigger until

steam comes out.

The steam function has

been disabled until you

have performed the Calc-

Clean process.

Perform the Calc-Clean process to restore

the steam function. (see chapter ' Cleaning

and maintenance')

At the start of your ironing

session, the steam trigger

has not been pressed long

enough.

Press and hold the steam trigger until

steam comes out. It may take up to 30

seconds until steam comes out.

The light of the CALC-

CLEAN button ashes

and the appliance beeps.

This is the Calc-Clean

reminder.

Perform the Calc-Clean after the Calc-

Clean reminder is given (see chapter

'Cleaning and maintenance').

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Problem Possible cause Solution

No steam comes out of

the soleplate, the light

of the CALC-CLEAN

button ashes and the

appliance beeps.

You have not done or have

not completed the Calc-

Clean process.

Perform the Calc-Clean process to enable

the steam function again (see chapter

'Cleaning and maintenance').

The appliance has

switched o.

The safety auto-o function

is activated automatically

when the appliance has not

been used for more than 5

minutes.

To activate the appliance again, press the

on/o button. The appliance then starts to

heat up again.

The appliance produces

a loud pumping sound.

The water tank is empty.

Fill the water tank with water and press

the steam trigger until the pumping sound

becomes softer and steam comes out of

the soleplate.

Water droplets come out

of the soleplate.

After the Calc-Clean process

remaining water may drip

out of the soleplate.

Wipe the soleplate dry with a piece of cloth.

If the Calc-Clean light still ashes and the

appliance still beeps, perform the Calc-

Clean process (see chapter 'Cleaning and

maintenance').

The Calc-Clean process has

not been completed.

You have to perform the Calc-Clean

process again (see chapter 'Cleaning and

maintenance').

Steam condenses into water

in the hose when you use

steam for the rst time or

have not used it for a long

time.

This is normal. Hold the iron away from the

garment and press the steam trigger.Wait

until steam instead of water comes out of

the soleplate.

Dirty water and

impurities come out of

the soleplate.

Impurities or chemicals

present in the water have

deposited in the steam

vents and/or soleplate.

Perform the Calc-Clean process regularly

(see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').

Water ushes out of the

soleplate.

You have accidentally

started the Calc-

Clean process (see

chapter 'Cleaning and

maintenance').

Switch o the appliance. Then switch it

back on again. Let the iron heat up until the

'iron ready' light lights up steadily.

The Calc-Clean process

does not start.

You have not pressed the

CALC-CLEAN button for 2

seconds until the appliance

started beeping.

See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.

The iron leaves a shine

or an imprint on the

garment.

The surface to be ironed

was uneven, for instance

because you were ironing

over a seam or a fold in the

garment.

PerfectCare is safe on all garments. The

shine or imprint is not permanent and will

come o if you wash the garment.Avoid

ironing over seams or folds or you can

place a cotton cloth over the area to be

ironed to avoid imprints.

There was not enough felt in

the ironing board cover.

Put an extra layer of felt material under the

ironing board cover.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The ironing board cover

becomes wet, or there

are water droplets on the

oor/garment.

Steam has condensed on

the ironing board cover after

a long ironing session.

Replace the ironing board cover if the

foam or felt material has worn out. You

can also add an extra layer of felt material

under the ironing board cover to prevent

condensation on the ironing board.

You have an ironing board

that is not designed to cope

with the high steam rate of

the appliance.

Put an extra layer of felt material under

the ironing board cover to prevent

condensation on the ironing board.

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